John Edward Sopuch, 66, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his residence. He was born February 11, 1951, the son of Ella Frances Jones Sopuch of Farmington and the late John Sopuch John was employed in mine construction in the coal mines and most recently Gunther and Nash.  He loved to hunt and fish and also enjoyed carpentry.  He was a ?Jack of all Trades?. In addition to his mother, he is survived by 1 daughter: Crystal Wilson of Monumental; a son: Derek Stevens of Fai...

Jerry Blaine Forinash, Sr. (Bongo), age 65 of Clarksburg WV, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at United Hospital Center. He was born December 18, 1951 in Clarksburg, WV; the son of the late Gordon Ewing Forinash, Sr. and Oma (White) Forinash. Jerry is survived by his son, Jerry Blaine "JB" Forinash, Jr. & his wife, Jody of Nutter Fort, WV; two grandchildren, Bromley and Brevin Forinash; eight siblings, Dorothy Westfall of Stonewood, WV, Gordon E. Forinash, Jr. & his wife, Lois of Mt Cla...

J.W. "Bob" Fox, 88, of Forest Hill went home to be with the Lord Sunday May 21, 2017 at the Country View Assisted Living at Peterstown following a long illness. Born February 27, 1929 at Clayton he was a son of the late Manuel and Laura Belle Atwell Fox. Bob attended Ballard Baptist Church. He was a former heavy equipment operator, carpenter and construction worker. Bob enjoyed gardening, excavating and spending time with his family and friends especially his grandchildren. He was preceded...

Della J. Lantz, age 67, a resident of Sand Run Rd. Philippi, passed away Sunday May 21, 2017 at her residence. She was born July 2, 1949 in Lumberport, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Alma (Layman) Cozad. Della was united in marriage on August 14, 1976 to Denzil L. Lantz Sr. who preceded her in death on April 22, 2000. Surviving are Four children, Lisa Shifflet and husband Robert of Junior Denzil L. Lantz Jr. and wife Cheryl of Moorefield Roddy L. Lantz and wife Sheila of Belin...

Mary Ann Booth, 82, of Clarksburg passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at her home. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on November 13, 1934, a daughter of the late Samuel Merroto and Catherine Stoffle Merroto. She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Ray E. Booth. Mrs. Booth is survived by one daughter, Rae Blake and husband Mike of Clarksburg, WV; two grandchildren, Jordan and Cadence Blake; one sister, Sarah Reymond; one sister-in-law, Mary Lou Merroto and several nieces an...

Roberta "Bobbie" Jo Sublett, age 52, a resident of Mansfield Dr. Philippi, passed away unexpectedly Sunday May 21, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 14, 1964 in Grafton a daughter of Arthur P. "Corky" Sublett Jr. and Marian (Mitchell) Sublett who survive at Philippi. Also surviving- Daughter, Shaina Sublett and fiancé Derek Quattrone of Florence, SC Brothers, Shon Sublett and wife Nyoka Scott Sublett and wife Denise both of Philippi Longtime companion, Brian Harris of Philippi...

Deanna Darlene Funkhouser, 77, of Baker, WV died on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at her home. Deanna was born on March 28, 1940 in Mt. Claire, WV, a daughter of the late Hurley A.B. and Madeline N. Wheeler Kendall. Also, preceding her in death is a brother, Lawrence "Pet" Kendall. She loved to travel, read and most of all spend time with her family. Deanna married Stanley C. Funkhouser on April 5, 1956. Stanley died on July 17, 2001. Surviving are two daughters: Madeline D. Golt and her husb...

Jaunita (Newhouse) Lambert, age 99 of George Washington Hwy., Grafton, WV passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 23, 1917 in Grafton, WV the daughter of the late Walter and Hallie (Marquess) Newhouse. She is survived by one son, James R. 'Jim Bob' Lambert and wife Mary, of Keyser, WV; three grandchildren, Jimmy lambert, Bobby Lambert and wife Christine, and Terry Lambert, all of Cumberland, MD; two great-grandchildren, Dylan Lambert and Jacquelyn Lambert, bo...

Anita Luise Snyder, age 89 of Mannington, WV passed away on May 20, 2017 at her residence. She was born on April 9, 1928 in Weingarden, Germany, the daughter of the late Johann Baptist Heller and Anna Maria Theresia Ebner Heller. Anita is survived by her husband, Charles Snyder, to whom she was married to for 67 years; a daughter, Sue Ellen Snyder of Mannington; 4 surviving grandchildren, Sean David Snyder, Jacqueline Lee Snyder, Jeannette Lynn Shaw and Robert Allen Jackson. There will ...

Mary Catherine Barile Merandi, 88, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at home. She was born in Clarksburg on February 28, 1929 a daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Bellotte Barile. She is survived by her children: Frank Merandi and wife Connie of Morgantown; and Deborah Merandi Staud of Clarksburg; four grandchildren who adored and loved her: Jacquie Staud, Francesca Merandi Pollick, Gabrielle Merandi and Alexander Merandi. In addition to her parents Mary was pr...